How To Fix HRPAYATLZ097 - Data medium number &1 for AD notifications cannot be confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Data medium number &1 for AD notifications cannot be confirmed

What causes this issue?

Either table T5A1O or table T5A1Q cannot be locked.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether tables T5A1O or T5A1Q are currently being maintained by
another user.
Repeat this action as soon as the tables are no longer locked.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ097 - Data medium number &1 for AD notifications cannot be confirmed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ097 indicates that there is an issue with the data medium number for AD (Automatic Data) notifications in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to confirm the data medium number that has been generated for the AD notifications, which can be related to various factors in the payroll processing or data medium exchange.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data medium exchange may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in generating or confirming the data medium number.
  Missing Data: Required data for the AD notifications may be missing or incomplete, preventing the system from processing the data medium number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to confirm the data medium number.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server, that are preventing the confirmation process.
  Data Medium Number Already Used: The data medium number may have already been used or confirmed in a previous process, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the data medium exchange in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Verify Data Completeness: Ensure that all required data for the AD notifications is complete and accurate. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to confirm the data medium number has the necessary authorizations. If not, adjust the user roles or permissions accordingly.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Reprocess the Data Medium: If the data medium number has already been used, you may need to generate a new data medium number and reprocess the notifications.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) and PC00_MXX_DME (for data medium exchange).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and data medium exchange for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.